Thursday, February 17, 2022

WESTMINCOM: Former Violent Extremists Get Livelihood Assistance

Posted to the Western Mindanao Command (WESTMINCOM) Facebook Page (Feb 17, 2022): Former Violent Extremists Get Livelihood Assistance

Camp Navarro, Calarian, Zamboanga City – February 17, 2022

One hundred forty former violent extremists in Maguindanao received livelihood assistance from the local government on February 16, 2022. Maguindanao Governor Bai Mariam Sangki-Mangudadatu spearheaded the distribution of assistance to the beneficiaries during the “Mass Awarding of Live Assistance to Former Violent Extremists and MOU Signing between AGILA HAVEN and Criminal Investigation and Detection Group” held at the 6th Infantry Division headquarters, Camp Siongco, Awang, Datu Odin Sinsuat, same province.
 
According to Maj. Gen. Juvymax Uy, Commander of Joint Task Force Central, the beneficiaries are former members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters and Daulah Islamiyah who chose to voluntarily surrender to the military in the area. The AGILA HAVEN distributed 16 rotavators, 13 motor cabs, and assorted goods to the former violent extremists. These will help them start anew.
 
During the activity, a ceremonial signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the AGILA HAVEN and the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group took place. Police Maj. Gen. Albert Ignatius Ferro of the CIDG inked a peace and development covenant with Gov. Sangki-Mangudadatu.
The governor emphasized that her advocacy is to attain PURE which stands for Peace, Unity, Reconciliation, and Empowerment. She strongly believes that these are the keys to a progressive Maguindanao.
 
The significant event was witnessed by no less than the Secretary of National Defense Delfin Lorenzana, WestMinCom Commander Lt. Gen. Alfredo Rosario, Jr., JTF Central’s Maj. Gen. Uy, and Department of Interior and Local Government Assistant Secretary Alexander Macario.
 
In his message, Sec. Lorenzana said, “We have learned our lessons that fighting is not the answer. There are lots of issues to be solved here in Maguindanao but with everybody’s cooperation, we can get rid of all of these.”
 
“To the beneficiaries, hopefully, you will use the implements given to you to improve your state of living. May you be able to establish your families here and start living a peaceful and progressive life with them,” SND added.

He also commended the military and the local government units for doing a great job in winning the peace in Central Mindanao.
 
Meanwhile, Lt. Gen. Rosario, Jr. said the AFP supports the advocacy of the provincial government of Maguindanao particularly in their efforts to end terrorism and violent extremism. “Let us continue to advance the peace and development not only for ourselves but most especially for the future generations,” Lt. Gen. Rosario, Jr. added.
 
Also present during the activity were the brigade and battalion commanders of the military units operating in Maguindanao, the provincial and municipal government officials of Maguindanao, and other guests.









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